Wascott, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Wascott, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Wascott, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 141.1 sq mi (365.5 km2) |
| • Land | 133.0 sq mi (344.4 km2) |
| • Water | 8.2 sq mi (21.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 714 |
| • Density | 5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54890
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-83512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584348 |
| Website | www.townofwascott.org |
Wascott is a small town in Douglas County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place where people live. In the year 2000, about 714 people called Wascott home. There is also a small community, also named Wascott, located within the town.
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History of Wascott
Wascott got its name from a person named W. A. Scott. He was the president of a railroad company a long time ago.
Getting Around Wascott
A major road, U.S. Highway 53, runs right through the town of Wascott. This highway helps people travel to and from the area.
Geography of Wascott
Wascott covers a total area of about 141.1 square miles (which is 365.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 133.0 square miles (344.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 8.2 square miles (21.1 square kilometers), is water. This means there are likely lakes or rivers in the town.
People of Wascott
In 2000, there were 714 people living in Wascott. These people lived in 295 different homes. Most of the homes were families, with 208 of them being families.
Age Groups in Wascott
The people in Wascott are of all different ages.
- About 13.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 4.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wascott was 51 years old. This shows that many adults and older people live in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Wascott (Wisconsin) para niños
